The Fujifilm Zoom Date 77 is a handy snapshot camera from Fujifilm, perfect for using 35mm film. It was produced in a Chinese factory owned by the Japanese company and sold under names such as Fujifilm Silvi 70 and Fujifilm Zoom Date 70.
The camera's zoom lens has a fixed focal length of 35 mm to 70 mm, giving a zoom factor of 2. The Fujinon zoom lens offers a range from f/5.2 (35 mm) to f/9.8 (70 mm), which allows for a larger aperture. The autofocus simplifies focusing and the lens' closest focusing distance is 100 cm.
An exposure meter is built into the camera and the camera technology automatically takes over the sensitivity of the film material from ISO 50 to ISO 3200. The exposure settings are automatically determined by the camera electronics and there is no manual exposure mode.
The built-in flash provides plenty of light, with a range of 0.8m - 3.5m at 35mm and a maximum output of 2m at 90mm. The flash can be used in various modes including fill flash, night portrait and backlight control.
The self-timer can be useful for group shots and the camera can be mounted on a tripod. The self-timer has a lead time of ten seconds. During this period you have to be in position.
The camera weighs 225 grams and measures 12.2 x 6.7 x 4.4 cm. Use requires a CR123A battery (eBay / Amazon*), which is easy to find online.
Films for the Fujifilm Zoom Date 77
To take photos with the Fujifilm Zoom Date 77, you need 35mm film, which should be available in the range from ISO 50 to ISO 3200 and with DX coding.
For color shots, the Kodak Portra 160* is recommended, while the Ilford XP2 Super* is a good choice for black and white shots. There are also many other brands that make films for this format.
The films can be developed at most professional laboratories or drugstore chains in Germany, with prints usually being made directly from the photos.
The camera's motorized film transport is automatically controlled by the built-in electronics to ensure smooth operation.
